Tag Archives: positive aging
EngAGE25 Celebration: Lifelong Learning – SCAN’s Independence at Home Community Service
EngAGE provides Lifelong Learning programs on many topics at our communities. Recent programming at The Piedmont Senior Apartments has been particularly robust thanks to the partnerships developed by Program Director Arnold with organizations such as Americorps Seniors, Dialogue Society, LA … Continue reading
Xinyin Joins EngAGE as Intern
EngAGE is pleased that USC student Xinyin (pronounced “Shinjin”) will be an intern with us for the next few weeks, alternating between the North Hollywood Senior Arts Colony and The Piedmont locations. Xinyin first connected with EngAGE as a member … Continue reading
EngAGE25 Celebration: Stories from Our Team – Michelle Yu
Thanks to EngAGE Program Director Michelle for #MakingADifference and sharing a favorite story which she recalled from her earlier days working for EngAGE some seven years ago. EngAGE strives to create community for all of the residents we serve. A … Continue reading
EngAGE Receives NEA Grant
EngAGE is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $35,000. This grant will support EngAGE in Creativity, our multidisciplinary arts engagement programming. The NEA … Continue reading
Welcome to the Team: CandyJoe Dahlstrom
EngAGE welcomes CandyJoe Dahlstrom, Program Director at Cantabria and Asturias, La Coruña, and Andalucia in the greater Los Angeles area. CandyJoe is a multidisciplinary artist with professional experience in the fields of theater, dance, make-up, costume design, graphic design and … Continue reading
EngAGE25 Celebration: Crafting/Creating Community
Residents not only celebrate at holiday gatherings, which make sure that everyone feels included and appreciated, they also enjoy the opportunity to be creative. Crafting is a rewarding way to mark a special occasion with a creation of your own; … Continue reading
EngAGE25 Celebration: Stories from Our Team – Pauline McCourt
Thanks to EngAGE Northwest Program Director Pauline for #MakingADifference and sharing this story. Last month, I introduced needle felting to my community’s craft class. While the demonstration and instructions were starting, resident Kristi reluctantly walked in to join the group … Continue reading